Description

2-(3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Acetic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, essential for introducing the trifluoromethylphenyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. Its core value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas like oncology, CNS disorders, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves bioactivity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to create specialty polymers with unique chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and material science for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the synthesis of surfactants and surface modifiers for demanding industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1214352-00-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	216.16 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid; 2-(3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethanoic acid; 3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzeneacetic acid; α-(3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetic acid; (3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylphenyl)acetic acid; m-Methyl-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid; CAS 1214352-00-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Acetic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and custom purity grades (e.g., >98%, >99%) are available to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.